March 28 is generally a great time to visit Charleston. While there is a slight chance of rain (16%), showers are usually brief. Expect comfortable 20°C weather. Charleston is seeing high visitor numbers, so iconic spots may be busier than usual.
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Essential Travel Info for Charleston
Currency
USD
$ United States dollar
Language
English
Driving
Right side
Safety
Moderate Safety
GPI: 2.44
Charleston Weather Forecast for March 28
"Mild & Comfortable. Expect average highs of 20.4°C. 16% chance of rain."
What to Wear in Charleston in March
Based on historical data for March 28, Charleston typically experiences temperatures between 13°C and 20.4°C. We recommend packing light jacket, long pants to stay comfortable. Trends suggest it will stay mostly dry (16% rain probability), but checking the forecast before heading out is always wise.
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Weekly breakdown & essential items for Charleston
Smart Suitcase
- Light Jacket
- Long Pants
Average High
20.4°C
Daytime Peak
Average Low
13°C
Nighttime Low
Feels Like
20.5°C
☀️ Feels accurate
Rain Chance
16%
Avg 0.9mm if it rains
Cloud Cover
55%
Overcast
Pressure
1018.7 hPa
Medium volatility
Charleston Weather Conditions & UV Index
Weather Confidence
30-year variance analysis
Based on 10 years of data
🎯 This date historically delivers consistent weather 99% of the time. Safe to plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Sun Exposure
UV Index & Safety Guide
Protection Needed
SPF 30 recommended
06:00 - 10:00
16:00 - 18:00
Type I-II
🔴 26 min to burn
Type III-IV
🟡 39 min to burn
Type V-VI
🟢 65 min to burn
UV estimate based on latitude, season & cloud cover. Actual UV may vary.
Outdoor Comfort
How pleasant is it outside?
Dew Point
15.6°C
Pleasant
Heat Stress
Low
No heat warning
🙂 Best outdoor time:
Any time during daylight hours
Marine Conditions
Marine Life
No special warnings. Enjoy the swim!
Swim Index
❄️ Cold Water Hazard
Travel & Logistics Insights
Local Calendar
Business Day
Standard hours in United States
Flight Traffic
Busy
78/100 pressure index
Health Advisory
Healthy
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Landing Slots
~107
Daily arrival options (inc. codeshare)
Sunrise, Sunset & Wind in Charleston
Daylight & Sun
Solar Elevation Cycle
🌅 Sunrise
06:14
☀️ Noon
12:25
🌇 Sunset
18:37
⏱️ Daylight
12h 23m
Wind Speed
21.6 km/h
Moderate wind
Sunshine
9.2 hrs
Direct Sun (Cloud-free)
Humidity
74%
Humid / Damp
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Travel Health & Safety in Charleston
Travel Comfort Index
Real-time tourism conditions
Weather Quality
☀️ Excellent
Tourist Crowds
🟢 Moderate
Price Level
💰💰 Moderate
Health & Wellbeing
Meteo-Health Forecast
Moderate fluctuations. Some sensitivity possible.
Weather unlikely to affect joint pain.
Moderate fish activity expected.
Air quality is excellent. Perfect for outdoor activities.
Regional Safety Profile
Seismic Activity
Rare minor tremors. Buildings are earthquake-resistant.
Atlantic Hurricane Risk
Season: Jun - Nov
"According to 30YearWeather's analysis of 30 years of NASA satellite data, Charleston on March 28 averages 20.4°C with a 16% precipitation probability. Wedding/Outdoor Event Score: 98/100."
— Source: 30YearWeather.com|Data: NASA POWER (1991-2021)|View Methodology
Charleston Weather History (2010–2024)
Temperature History
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Records from last 10 years
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📍 Is Charleston Worth Visiting on March 28?
Planning a trip to Charleston on March 28? Our historical weather analysis based on 30 years of NASA satellite data shows that this time of year is characterized by pleasant mild weather averaging 20.4°C with a 16% historical precipitation risk.
✈️ Travel Logistics: Approximately 107 landing slots available daily during this period, indicating manageable crowd levels.
🌊 Coastal Conditions: Water temperature averages 17.1°C (refreshing tonic). Wave conditions are generally fun waves with heights around 0.73m.
📊 Historical Extremes: The hottest March 28 recorded in the last 30 years saw temperatures hit 24.9°C in 2017, while the coldest dropped to 7.9°C in 2019.